Philodendron, Variegated Spade Leaf Philodendron 'Variegatum'

Philodendrondomesticum

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Philodendron (fil-oh-DEN-dron)
Species
domesticum (doh-MESS-tik-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By air layering
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuskegee, Alabama

Miami, Florida

Kailua, Hawaii

Kaneohe Station, Hawaii

Maunawili, Hawaii

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
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Gainesville, FL | November 2008 | positive

An (eventual) huge growing philodendron. Leaves can reach a length of over 2 feet, overall plant height ??? Very vigorous, very aggressiv...Read More

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Miami, FL | March 2005 | neutral

This should probably be named 'albo maculata' instead of albo variegata. It exhibits the more commonly seen form of 'splotched' type vari...Read More

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | September 2004 | positive

Also called Elephant Ear Philodendron. Originates from Brazil. Variety of common, non-variegated species. A great houseplant in hanging pots.

P
Kailua, HI (Zone 11) | July 2004 | positive

I allowed this to grow out of it's planter, and of course the leaves and vine went from petite to huge. It would undoubtedly become inva...Read More

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